Permit Requirements

Construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove, or demolish any building, structure, or any part thereof; or any equipment, device or facility therein or thereon

To change the occupancy of a building from one use group to another requiring greater strength, means of egress, fire, and sanitary provisions

To change to an unauthorized or prohibited use

To install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by this code without first having filed application and obtained a permit therefore from the Building Official

A permit shall be deemed issued when signed by the Building Official and impressed with the seal of the governmental agency issuing said permit.

Examples of Construction Requiring Permits

Examples include but are not limited to:

New Buildings

Additions

Alterations

Assisted Living Facilities

Porch Enclosures

Porches

Carport Enclosures

Exterior Door Replacement

Water Heaters

Air Conditioning Equipment Changes

Hurricane Shutters

Reroofing

Installation of Electrical Systems

Window Replacement

Signs

Swimming Pools or Spas

Wind Breaker Systems

Patios

Installation of Electrical Devices and Fixtures

Screen Enclosures

Security Systems

Driveways or Walks or Generator Slabs

Addition of Plumbing Fixtures

Standby Generators

Replacement of Sewer and Water Lines

Installation of Backflow Preventers

Sheds

Recertification of Backflow Preventers

Installation of Siding or Soffit or Fascia

Canopies

If you are unsure if a permit is required for work, please contact the Chief Inspector.

Permit Application

To expedite the permitting process please make sure that the you have all of the following applicable items, in duplicate, in your package prior to submittal:

Proof of notification to Home Owner Association of contemplated improvements

Two (2) sets of plans drawn to scale (signed and sealed by the designer when required)

Notice of commencement is required for all permits exceeding $2,500 in construction value. $7,500 for AC change outs

Structural calculations signed and sealed by the designer of record

Product Approvals for roofs, utility sheds, windows, shutters, exterior doors, skylights, etc. reviewed and approved by the designer of record

Current signed and sealed surveys by a licensed surveyor

Three (3) sets of energy calculation forms, signed and sealed, with 2 sets of heating/cooling load calculations

Proof of property ownership

Proof of approval by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotel and Restaurants 954-956-5692

Proof of approval by the Army Corps of Engineers at 561-686-3441 and call the Department of Natural Resource Protection at 954-519-1230 for dredge and fill activities or structures within the jurisdictional waterways

Permit Time Limitations

Permits shall expire and become null and void if work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of the permit or if such work when commenced is suspended or abandoned for a period of 90 days. If a new building permit is not obtained within 180 days from the date the initial permit became null and void, the Building Official shall require that any work which has been commenced or completed be removed from the building site. The Building Official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of the Florida Building Code in case of any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application or on plans and/or specifications on which the permit or approval was based.